Associate, Motion Graphic Designer

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

22h•$69,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities. LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences. The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games. The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. The Brand Design team is responsible for shaping and maintaining LA28's visual identity, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence across all platforms and touchpoints. This includes a variable emblem system, typography, color palette, imagery, patterns, motion, and more, all elements that work together to create a distinctive and memorable brand experience. Beyond developing and managing the visual brand, the team leads key Games design initiatives, such as the brand design system, pictograms, torch, and beyond. Additionally, they provide internal creative services to support the broader organization, bringing the spirit of LA28 to life through thoughtful and strategic design. We're looking for a versatile, detail-oriented Associate Motion Designer with 3+ years of experience to support a wide range of creative motion needs across the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This role will contribute to key Games deliverables while also fulfilling internal creative service requests from various functional areas, ensuring brand consistency and excellence across every touchpoint. The ideal candidate is a true Swiss Army knife, equally comfortable animating emblems and program marks as they are producing sport presentation graphics, broadcast packages, digital and social video content, as well as fulfilling requests from across the organization like animated presentations, event visuals, partner-facing materials, and everything in between. They should bring strong animation chops, thoughtful and purposeful storytelling, and a polished eye for design. Just as important as the craft: this person needs to be self-directed. We need someone who can manage their own workload, prioritize competing requests as they come in, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, on-brand work. The Associate Motion Designer will report to the Manager of Illustration & Motion Graphics and collaborate closely with the larger Brand Design team, key partners across Marketing, and stakeholders throughout the organization.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of professional motion design experience in an integrated marketing, agency/studio, or broadcast environment
Strong design fundamentals in composition, typography, and storytelling with a solid understanding of how they translate into motion
Understanding of character animation and the 12 principles of animation including intentional and storytelling motion
Strong eye for design with keen attention to detail and the ability to QA before final delivery
Strong Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Media Encoder as primary tools for motion design and asset delivery
Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, with a bonus for Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or Unreal
Experience in taking a project through typical design phases including research, ideation, concept, approval, and final production
Proficient in macOS and comfortable working within a Mac-based creative environment
Ability to work on-site in an open office environment, based in Los Angeles, CA
Most of the work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods
BFA or BA in Motion Graphics, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
Strong conceptual motion design experience and example work
Experience designing and producing assets across multiple formats and aspect ratios including broadcast, digital, social, and large-format LED displays
Demonstrated ability to work within and apply an established brand design system with consistency
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing priorities, and deliver quality work on time
Comfortable working independently and taking initiative once given creative direction
Effective communicator with the ability to present ideas, articulate creative decisions, and implement feedback efficiently
Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional partners across various teams and departments
Passion for sport, the Olympic and Paralympic movement, and the power of design to bring major events to life
Resume
Portfolio required. We'd love to see a range of motion work that demonstrates a growing sense of composition, animation, and visual storytelling, including any combination of brand animation, kinetic typography, graphic package design or narrative-driven motion projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sport presentation graphics, broadcast packaging, and live event production is a strong plus
Experience creating MOGRTs, motion templates, and asset libraries for cross-team use across the organization is a plus

Responsibilities

Work within the LA28 brand design system to ensure consistency and visual cohesion across all deliverables
Contribute to the development and expansion of the LA28 motion design language across Olympic and Paralympic touchpoints
Collaborate in the development of mood boards, style frames, and animatics to communicate motion concepts during the exploration phase
Animate 2D graphics, emblems, program marks, and brand elements such as Pictograms as looping animations, ensuring every motion decision carries a storytelling element and is on-brand
Design and produce dynamic motion graphics across a wide range of digital formats and aspect ratios including social content, venue takeover, and live event screens
Design and produce broadcast and digital content assets including lower thirds, animated transitions, and video packaging elements for social and digital platforms
Build and animate graphic packages for sport presentation including opening sequences, in-game presentations, and in-venue branded content for live event environments
Create seamless looping animations optimized for LED displays, ribbon boards, IPTVs, and large-format venue screens
Manage the full motion production pipeline from concept and ideation through animation, export, and final delivery, organizing and delivering assets according to project specifications, venue technical requirements, and established naming conventions
QA all motion assets thoroughly before delivery to ensure they meet both creative and technical standards
Work with the Manager of Motion Graphics and the broader Brand Design team in the execution of key Games deliverables and internal creative service requests
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Marketing and other functional areas to fulfill motion design needs across the organization
Present motion concepts and work-in-progress to internal teams and stakeholders in a clear and organized manner
Implement creative feedback efficiently, iterating thoughtfully while staying true to the original creative intent
Contribute to the creation of motion templates, MOGRTs, and rendered asset libraries that allow the broader organization to produce on-brand content at scale